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Fact Sheets
Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) provides researchers with a way to visualize and map the genetic material in an individual's cell.
Educational Resources
A centimorgan (abbreviated cM) is a unit used to measure genetic linkage.
… unit used to measure genetic linkage. … Linkage Analysis, Genetics, Chromosome, Base Pairs, Thomas Hunt Morgan, Fruit …
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The founder effect is the reduction in genetic variation that results when a small subset of a large population is used to establish a new colony.
… to establish a new colony. … Genetic Variation, Population Genetics, Human Migration, Genes … A founder effect, as related to genetics, refers to the reduction in genomic variability that …
Fact Sheet
Gene therapy for sickle cell disease is available to you through FDA-approved therapies and through clinical trials.
… autotemcel and exagamglogene autotemcel ), and through clinical trials . While there are a number of clinical trials for sickle cell gene therapy, the journey can … each step. … … Step 1: Referral for participation in a clinical trial or a treatment If you are referred to a …
For Teachers
A microbiome is all of the genetic material found in a microbe, such as a bacterium, fungal cell or virus.
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A pedigree is a genetic representation of a family tree that diagrams the inheritance of a trait or disease though several generations.
… History, Genetic Counseling … A pedigree, as related to genetics, is a chart that diagrams the inheritance of a trait …
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A carrier is an individual who carries and is capable of passing on a genetic mutation associated with a disease and may or may not display disease symptoms.
… Alleles, Recessive, Dominant … A carrier, as related to genetics, is an individual who “carries” and can pass on to …
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National DNA Day events give the public a chance to ask questions about genetics and genomics.
… the general public an opportunity to ask questions about genetics and genomics. NHGRI also will host a talk about "Harry Potter" genetics , touching on genetics' role in pop culture, and … primary federal agency conducting and supporting basic, clinical and translational medical research, and is …
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Risk, in the context of genetics, refers to the probability that an individual will be affected by a particular genetic disorder.
… Risk … Risk, in the context of genetics, refers to the probability that an individual will … Inherited, Susceptibility … Risk, as related to genetics, refers to the probability that an individual will … of a certain disorder. … Risk, in the context of genetics, refers to the probability that an individual will …
News Release
On March 16, Rep. Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.), lead author of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), passed away at the age of 88.
… that GINA was needed to ensure continued advances in genetics and genomics research, especially for clinical applications - and she was completely right. Our …